INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
VPC-J4EX
VPC-J4
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-J4EX and VPC-J4.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make
sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 23. Keep this manual in a safe place
for later reference.
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Warning
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
FOR AMERICAN USERS
i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-J4
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATION
To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given
below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to
playback.
SETUP
1 Charge the battery pack (see page 29).
2 Install the battery pack (see page 32).
3 Install the SD Memory Card*1 (see page 32).
4 Format the SD Memory Card (see page
134).
NOTE
i This camera uses an SD Memory Card instead
of photographic film to record images. Be sure
to install the SD Memory Card before operating
the camera. A 16MB SD Memory Card is sup-
plied with this camera. A 64 MB SD Memory
Card is also available as a commercially sold
accessory.
i Be sure to format the SD Memory Card with this
digital camera before using it. A card that is not
formatted using the digital camera may interfere
with the operation of your camera.
SHOOTING
1 Take photos in the BASIC operation mode.*2
h See “CAPTURING IMAGES” on page 42.
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PLAYBACK
i See “View the image just captured (preview
display)” on page 41.
i See “VIEWING IMAGES” on page 68.
* 1: About the SD Memory Card
This digital camera can use either an SD
Memory Card or a Multi Media Card for data
storage. This manual is written with the
premise that SD Memory Cards are used. In this manual, SD Memory
Card and Multi Media Card are both referred to as “card”.
* 2: Shooting in the BASIC mode
In the BASIC mode, the Scene Select function—whereby simply by select-
ing one from a short list of shooting conditions, the suitable settings are
automatically completed—is available. Also, only the necessary shooting
settings are displayed, making it easy even for the novice photographer to
enjoy using this digital camera.
Symbols used in this manual
HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera.
NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(see page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera oper-
ation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (see page 155) and
“TROUBLESHOOTING” (see page 166).
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CONTENTS
OUTLINE OF OPERATION ................................................................... 1
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY .......... 7
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 24
CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CARD .............................................. 26
PREPARATION
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 27
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 29
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...................................... 32
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ....................................................... 33
OPERATION BUTTONS ...................................................................... 35
SWITCHING THE MENU MODE ......................................................... 36
BASIC MODE
SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES (for best results) .................................. 38
CAPTURING IMAGES ......................................................................... 42
ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SETTING SCREEN ................................ 47
SCENE SELECT FUNCTION .............................................................. 51
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................ 57
RESOLUTION SETTING ..................................................................... 59
FOCUS RANGE SETTING (DISTANCE) ............................................. 61
FRAME RATE SETTING ..................................................................... 63
OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 64
PLAYBACK
VIEWING IMAGES .............................................................................. 68
ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN ............ 73
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................... 74
IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) ..... 75
ERASING DATA .................................................................................. 77
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EXPERT MODE
SHOOTING
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS .......79
COMPRESSION RATE SETTING ........................................................83
ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING ................................................................84
WHITE BALANCE SETTING ................................................................86
FOCUS AREA SETTING ......................................................................88
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ................................................89
ZOOM SETTINGS ................................................................................90
ADDING A VOICE MEMO ....................................................................92
ASSIST LIGHT SHOOTING .................................................................93
EXPOSURE CORRECTION .................................................................94
FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY) .95
SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY
(SHOOTING INFO SCREEN) ..........................................................96
PLAYBACK
ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN .........98
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................99
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ..................................................100
ROTATING AN IMAGE .......................................................................102
PRINT SETTINGS ..............................................................................103
ADDING A VOICE MEMO (STILL IMAGES AND
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ONLY) .......................................................110
EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP ......................112
IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY (PLAYBACK INFO SCREEN) ......113
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CONTENTS
OPTION MODE
CAMERA SETTING
ABOUT THE OPTION MODE SCREEN ............................................ 114
DATE AND TIME SETTING ............................................................... 115
OPERATION SOUNDS SETTING ..................................................... 118
GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS .................................................................. 120
LANGUAGE ....................................................................................... 121
TV SYSTEM SETTING ...................................................................... 122
POWER SAVE SETTING .................................................................. 123
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ............................................................ 125
SHOOTING WITHOUT THE LCD MONITOR .................................... 127
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .......................................................... 128
RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUNDS ................................. 129
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................... 133
FORMATTING A CARD ..................................................................... 134
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY .............................. 136
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE .............. 138
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